Voice Lessons, Plus...By Danielle

Hey- Thanks for visiting! For all the info. regarding my lessons, read below. For my students' LIST OF FAME, and for my lesson calendar, please, scroll down....

WHO/WHAT DO I TEACH? I try to have a lot of fun during my voice lessons, and I teach in many different vocal styles, according to the interests of my students. There are those who really want to learn how to read music and sing opera in a different language, others who are professional, some who need to prepare for auditions, and others who aren't thinking of a career as a singer, but who still love to sing and want to strengthen their voice correctly without misusing their instrument.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A VOICE LESSON WITH ME? Regardless of what genre of music you sing, we always start off each lesson with a physical warm-up which consists of Yoga stretches and breathing exercises, as we listen to relaxing music. This helps to relax and loosen muscles. Nothing should be too tense when you sing! Then we move on to vocal-warm-ups and exercises, and end with the particular song we're working on. I stress the importance of breathing correctly, and the fact that taking voice lessons is just like taking piano or any other musical instrument: it requires practice to get results! I teach students at my home, but I may be able to come to you which makes it convenient for most families. No need to worry if you don't have a piano, I have a portable keyboard!

WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE OF YOUR STUDENTS? Currently, my youngest students are between the ages of 7-10. The majority of my students (I have a total of about 30), are in High School and Middle School, and I have a few adults whom I coach from time to time. So you see, I teach all ages. With the younger singers, I tend to focus more on the play-acting aspect of singing and how to breathe correctly rather than the development of their voices. We don't get too technical until they have reached puberty and their larynxes are fully developed.

DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR MY LESSONS? You or your child should have a folder or binder in which to keep your/his/her music; and a recording device of some kind (i.e. cell phone i-pod, blackberry, i-phone, Digital recorder...) on which to record your lessons so that you/he/she may practice. Keeping a glass of room-temperature water handy is also ideal.

WILL I EVER SING IN FRONT OF ANYONE ELSE, BESIDES YOU? In June 2003, I began having an "End of the Voice Lessons Year" Recital for those of my students who want to gain experience singing in public. It is not mandatory, but since singing is one of the Performing Arts, I highly encourage it. I am also a vocal coach for Emerging Artists Recording Studio in Fairfield, CT, and have also worked with Power Play Sound in Hartsdale, NY. I have brought several of my students there to record their demo CDs for college applications; professional work or for fun! We recorded a Voice Lessons, Plus... CD, entitled "In the Mix". It includes twelve of my students singing their favorite songs!

HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST? Please inquire by e-mail: danielle@voicelessonsplusbydanielle.com

Thanks!

24 HOUR NOTICE POLICY STRICTLY ENFORCED:

If you are unable to have a lesson, I need to have at least 24 hour's notice, and then we can certainly schedule a make-up. Without this notice, the lesson is lost. If, however, I cannot teach a lesson, I will definitely schedule a make-up, or extend your payment period an extra week. Canceling due to inclement weather is completely understandable and does not require a day's notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

Be the star you are!

Sarah Ackerman: Commercial: MIKE AND IKE; Maria, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Aristocratic Lady, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; T.V. SPOT-30 ROCK; Lorraine, ALL SHOOK UP

Jillian Agona: Genie, ALADDIN; Brigita, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Veruca Salt, WILLY WONKA; Scuttle, THE LITTLE MERMAID,JR.; Chef Louie, THE LITTLE MERMAID,JRALL-COUNTY CHORUS; Maddie, THE NEW KID TOUR; Le Fou, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Mary Lennox, THE SECRET GARDEN; Lava Springs Staffer, HSM2; 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T; Standby Principal Orphan/Orphan, ANNIE; Tom Sawyer, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER; RFKT's INDUSTRY SHOWCASE; Dickon, THE SECRET GARDEN; Fagin, OLIVER

Eliza Allen:  THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Rebecca Amorese: Narrator, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Kelsi, HSM2; THE NEW KID TOUR Elizabeth Baker: New member of "WILD SCATS", a cappella group; Leonato, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Annie Baltic: Jane Banks, MARY POPPINS NATIONAL TOUR and BROADWAY; BOOKED the lead voice for an audio book for ESL/Asian market; Gracie Shinn, NATIONAL TOUR OF THE MUSIC MAN; PBS KIDS' TV SHOW; Title Role,THE LITTLE PRINCESS; BOOKED V/O for LITTLEST PET SHOP TOYS; BOOKED Series of PEST CONTROL commercials; THE LATCH KEY KID, Independent film, featured role; WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FRIEND, Educational Video- Emma; Lucy (lead), OFF-BROADWAY "Pucelandia"; BOOKED NATIONAL COMMERCIAL, Gold Bond hand sanitizer; Veruca, WILLY WONKA; Title Role, SNOW WHITE; Child Angel,"1812, the Musical", staged reading; Title Role, ALICE IN WONDERLAND; Lava Springs Staffer, HSM2; Standby for Molly/Orphan, ANNIE; Patty Simcox, GREASE

Dylan Bange: Sharpay, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL; Nathan Detroit, GUYS AND DOLLS; Dorothy, THE WIZARD OF OZ; Chef, CINDERELLA; SOLOIST, "I Feel Pretty"; Jetsam, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Christopher Cricket, PINOCCHIO; Caterpillar, ALICE IN WONDERLAND; Lava Springs Staffer, HSM2

Danielle Barnett: Simeon, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Aquata, THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.; Silly Girl/Narrator, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Schprintze, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Principal Orphan-Duffy, ANNIE; Frenchy, GREASE

Olivia Bergstein: FOX 5 NEWS, Kids Who Care; Ryan, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL; Sarah Brown, GUYS AND DOLLS; BOOKED "Cortisone Cream" COMMERCIAL; "Zyrtec" COMMERCIAL; Lily, ALICE IN WONDERLAND; Elsa, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; RFKT'S INDUSTRY SHOWCASE

Suzannah Bergstein: BOOKED "Verizon" COMMERCIAL; Principal orphan- Kate, ANNIE; RFKT'S INDUSTRY SHOWCASE

Cynthia Bonacum: Olive, 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE; Erzulie, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; EVITA; Diana, A CHORUSLINE; Kelsi, HSM2; BAT BOY

Kenan Brittan: Bickley, FOOTOOSE

Nicole Budoff: Marty, GREASE

Elana Cantor: Rizzo, GREASE; Leila Mae, FOOTOOSE; Fantine, LES MISERABLES; Ursula, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Grizabella, CATS; ANNIE; Narrator, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Alice's Daughter(Featured Soloist), BIG RIVER; Nemo, FINDING NEMO- 2010; Mayzie, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL; The Candy Man, WILLY WONKA; Wolf, Featured soloist, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Bielke, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Martha Cox, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL; Sad Girl "Put on a Happy Face", BYE BYE BIRDIE; Featured Soloist, THE WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE; The Lead Kitten, CATS; Doody, "Those Magic Changes", GREASE; Joseph's Choir, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Jasmine Canziani: Paulette, LEGALLY BLONDE; Cinnamon, ZOMBIE PROM; Carlotta/Allana, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Storyteller, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; EVITA; Roxie Hart, CHICAGO; Madame de La Grand Bouche, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Joanne, RENT; Taylor McKessie, HSM2; Jan, GREASE; Storyteller/ Featured Dancer, CHILDREN OF EDEN

Rebecca Canziani: Leilani/Judge/Greek Chorus/Inmate, LEGALLY BLONDE; Puddin' /Stage Manager, ZOMBIE PROM; Sebastian, THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.; Agwe, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; EVITA; Velma, CHICAGO; Lumiere, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Mimi, RENT; Martha Cox, HSM2; Marty, GREASE; Storyteller/Snake, CHILDREN OF EDEN; Shawn, THE NEW KID TOUR

Paula Chang: Janet, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE; FAME

Chloe Collins: Title Role, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Munchkin, Lullaby League u/s, THE WIZARD OF OZ; Featured Soloist, Pleasantville Chorus; Lisa, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK

Emma DePaola: FOX 5 NEWS, Kids Who Care; Miss Dorothy, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE; Rosie, BYE BYE BIRDIE; TITLE ROLE in ANNIE; Benji, PINOCCHIO; Aristocratic Lady, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; The White Rabbit, ALICE IN WONDERLAND; Sad Girl "Put on a Happy Face", BYE BYE BIRDIE; Principal Orphan- Molly, ANNIE; Frenchy, GREASE; The Head of the Mouse Squad, THE WIZ; Mrs. Dobbins, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER; Colin, THE SECRET GARDEN; Title Role in OLIVER

Jenna Dioguardi: Meg, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; The Red Chess Queen, ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS; Pharoh, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Margot, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK; Lorraine, 42ND STREET; Sophie, LEAD in THE BOARDWALK MELODY HOUR MURDERS; cast as a member in "The Edge"- a local Performance Group; the plant, Ronnette, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Lucie Dufour: Babette, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Jessica Duke: co-star in student film, "Jacob"; Faye Berger, Student Film-"Skating"

Isabella Fonte: Flotsam,THE LITTLE MERMAID; The Lead Munchkin,THE WIZ; The Sour Kangaroo, SEUSSICAL; Veruca, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; Zhu-Zhu Pets Dancer in NYC, Times Square; Bielke, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Lily, ALICE IN WONDERLAND; Lava Springs Staffer, HSM2; Marta, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Orphan, ANNIE; Cha-Cha DeGregorio, GREASE

Natalia Fonte: Gretl, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Rose, ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Ellie Freedman: Gabriella, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Daniella Gangi: Captain Von Trapp, THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Lianna Gangi: Cogsworth, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Cecille, ANNIE; The Artful Dodger, OLIVER

Rachel Gans: Miss Pringle, DON'T THROW OUT THE BABY WITH THE BATH WATER; EVITA; Mimi, RENT; Ruben, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Brianna Gentilella: Timoune, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Patrice, 13; Hodel, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Sharpay, HSM2; Dan's Wife, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Kira Goldsmith: The White Rabbit, ALICE AND WONDERLAND; FAME; FINALIST, WESTCHESTER TEEN IDOL; Corina, THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Abbey Gould:  Young Cosette, LES MISERABLES NATIONAL TOUR

Alessia Greco: Jafar, ALADDIN; Jellylorum, CATS

Claudia Greco: Mrs. Sowerberry, OLIVER!; The Lead Crow, THE WIZ; Gloria Rasputin, BYE BYE BIRDIE; Featured Soloist, THE WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE; Etcetera, CATS

Isabella Gualtiere: The Blue Fairy, PINOCCHIO; Glinda, THE WIZARD OF OZ

Aliyah Hakim: Bombalurina, CATS

Naimah Hakim: AREA ALL-STATE Women's Chorus; Macavity, CATS Michael Herwitz: Chip- BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Gavroche- LES MISERABLES

Jonah Halperin: Voice Over, MASTERCARD; Adam (orphan), OLIVER!; Hugo, BYE BYE BIRDIE; Colin, THE SECRET GARDEN; Rooster, ANNIE; The Mad Hatter, ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Danielle Halperin:  Gilbert Blythe, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES; Queen's Cat, SNOW WHITE; Dormouse, ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Zoe Herwitz: Mrs. Millennium, URINETOWN

Jared Jacobson: Rabii, THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Emily Kitchin: Gertrude, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL; Rachel, THE NEW KID TOURING COMPANY; Captain Von Trapp, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Cruella DeVille, 101 DALMATIANS; Portia, CINDERELLA; Sarah Crewe, THE LITTLE PRINCESS; Fagin, OLIVER; Silly Girl, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Title Role, Aladdin; Dorothy Gale, THE WIZARD OF OZ; Gepetto, PINOCCHIO; Title Role, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Jake Kitchin: Off-Broadway- Title Role in RUMPLESTILSKIN; commercial, ALLEGRA; UMI ZUMI, Nickolodeon, TV; Sky Masterson, GUYS AND DOLLS; Friedrich Von Trapp, THE SOUND OF MUSIC.; Horace, 101 DALMATIANS; Appearance on the Jon Stewart TV show; Humana Voice Over; Colin, THE SECRET GARDEN; Ram Dass, THE LITTLE PRINCESS; Title Role in OLIVER; Captain Hook, PETER PAN; Benji, PINOCCHIO; Tin Man, THE WIZARD OF OZ

Kate Kitchin: National Commercial: MC DONALD'S; Jo-Jo, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL; Nicely, Nicely Johnson, GUYS AND DOLLS; "Publix" national radio commercial; THE HEART SHE HOLLER (a new fall 2011 television show), voice of HAMBROSIA'S BABY; Katie (supporting role) in the short film, FOGGY DAY; Max Detwiler, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Miss.Hannigan, ANNIE; Jasper, 101 DALMATIANS; Humana Voice Over; Dickon, THE SECRET GARDEN; E-Trade- NATIONAL COMMERCIAL; Kim McAffee, BYE BYE BIRDIE; Cook, THE LITTLE PRINCESS; Bet, OLIVER

Lauren Konigsberg: Lady Thiang, THE KING AND I; Judith Canfield, STAGEDOOR (Drama); Tzeitel, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Goody Proctor, THE CRUCIBLE

Kenzie Kyle: Becky Thatcher's Group, BIG RIVER; Mayzie, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL; TV Spots on: "One Life to Live",  "30 ROCK"; "Guiding Light"; Principal role on Biography Channel's "GHOST STORIES"; Elsa, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; MULAN, the musical; Lava Springs Staffer, HSM2

Sophia Lebowitz: Young Cosette, LES MISERABLES; Baby June, GYPSY; Amayzing Mayzie, SEUSSICAL; Eliana Litos: Narrator, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Ellie Liebner: Title Role, ANNIE;  "Raining on Prom Night" soloist, GREASE; Sharpay, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL; Narrator, ALADDIN; Adelaide, GUYS AND DOLLS; Young Cossette, LES MISERABLES

Jolie Liebner:  Rachel Lynde, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES; Sarge, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES; The March Hare, ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Stacey Lurie: NOMINATED FOR HELEN HAYES AWARD,BEST ACTRESS; Dorothy, THE WIZ; Anna, THE KING AND I; Kaye Hannitten, STAGEDOOR (Drama); Hodel, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Abigail, THE CRUCIBLE

Julia Marshall: Gloria Rasputin, BYE BYE BIRDIE; BIG RIVER; GUYS AND DOLLS; Ton-Ton, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Kelsey McKenna: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Ado Annie, OKLAHOMA; THE BOARDWALK MELODY HOUR MURDERS; 42ND ST.

Sydney Parra: Vivian, LEGALLY BLONDE; Thea, SPRING AWAKENING; Alana,THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.; Cogsworth, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Gabriella, HSM2; Party Guest, Snow u/s, THE NUTCRACKER BALLET; The Scarecrow, THE WIZ; RFKT'S INDUSTRY SHOWCASE; Mimi, GUYS AND DOLLS

Ashley Peleg: Mayzie, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL Shannon Peleg: Jo-Jo, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL

Jessica Perelman: Schwartzy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE; Scuttle, THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.; EVITA; Kelsi, HSM2

Leah Pereira: Marilla Cuthbert, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES; Coco the kitten, CATS

Samantha Phillips: THE WEDDING SINGER; NYC International Fringe Festival, GIRL POWER; Andrina, THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.; Patrice, 13; Sea Horse, THE SIGN OF THE SEAHORSE; Silly Girl, BEAUTY & THE BEAST; member of the ALL-STARS for itheatrics

Jackie Powell: Sonny Latierri, GREASE; ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Ms. Lynch, GREASE; Mrs. McCutcheon, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Emily Sammartino: Frieda, AMY'S ATTIC

Danielle Spierer: Title Role, THE LITTLE MERMAID; Mother Abbess, THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Sad Girl "Put on a Happy Face", BYE BYE BIRDIE; Principal Orphan- Kate, ANNIE; BOOKED commercial: "Children for Obama"; Teen Angel, GREASE; Recently accepted into "THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS"; Caroline, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER; Mary, THE SECRET GARDEN; title role in OLIVER; Title Role in ANNIE

Melissa Trainor: Title Role; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE; Lily, THE 21ST CENTURY; Wardrobe, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Ethel, FOOTLOOSE; Singer of OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM, for the Staten Island YANKEES; Golde, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Violet, HSM2; Devilette, ALL SHOOK UP; Helen, BYE BYE BIRDIE; Featured Soloist in Jeremy Quinn's OUT OF THE BOX; Audrey, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS; Nancy, OLIVER

Autumn Victoria Valdes: Title Role, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES; Molly, ANNIE; Mary Lennox, THE SECRET GARDEN; Randi, BYE, BYE, BIRDIE; Doc, THE TWILIGHT ZONE (Fairy Tale Edition); Shepherdess, CNS 2009 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT; soloist in "A Tribute to Julie Andrews" and "An Afternoon at the TONY'S"; Psyche, ALICE IN WONDERTIME; Daughter #1, CNS 2008 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Andrew Wang: Featured Tap Dancer, ANYTHING GOES

Jane Weinstein: Narrator, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Mrs. Van Daame, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK; Bunny, LEAD in THE BOARDWALK MELODY HOUR MURDERS

Alexandra Wolitzer: Mabel, THE PAJAMA GAME; featured role, HAIR

Ashley Wolitzer: Little Becky Two Shoes, URINETOWN; Title Role, YASUKO & THE S.S. SAMURAI; Golde, "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"; "Oh Bless the Lord, My Soul" soloist- GODSPELL

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Above is a site that lists Casting Directors with addresses and phone numbers in NYC. You can copy and paste them into a word document to save for submissions directly to them on your own. Especially good if you don't have an agent or manager. However they will be very ticked if you call. They only want snail mail submissions. Ross Reports (available at news stands and book stores) also lists these folks but with more info as to what types projects they cast for. Good Luck :)